‘Project Runway’ Designs You Can Buy Update your wardrobe with clothing and accessories from the show's alum

If you want to update your wardrobe for spring-summer 2014 with some unique items and happen to be a fan of Project Runway, why not support some of the show’s most memorable designers by purchasing their designs? Several Project Runway alums sell clothing and accessories online, and you can pick up some great pieces right now.

Kenley Collins, for one, has an online shop, and she sells all kinds of amazing dresses. If you need to shine at a special occasion, consider her smart and shimmery Diamonds Party Dress ($178). The Gentleman Prefer Dress ($178) and the Fancy Floral Dress ($198) are also lovely frocks created by a designer who combines nostalgia for the 1950s with modern flair.

Chloe Dao actually has a retail store in Houston that you can visit, but if you aren’t in the area, you can find lots to choose from on her website, including the summery Skye ($168) tank dress and the sexy Eliana ($298), perfect for a cocktail party. While Dao is known for dresses, she also designs dressy tops like the short-sleeve chiffon Alma (on sale for $89.99; regularly $148), which comes with a matching camisole.

I am in love with the Famous Kimono Wrap Dress ($185), designed by Kara Janx, and her Short Sleeve Wrap Dress ($185), which she created especially for summer. There is currently a two-week back order for the Short Sleeve Wrap Dress, but from the looks of it, it’s worth the wait.

Wrap dresses designed by Kara Janx

This gorgeous silk Feather Dress ($225), adorned with a feather pattern and a wide suede hem, is the work of season 11 winner Michelle Lesniak, one of the show’s more cutting-edge talents. Pair this dress with Lesniak’s Patent Leather Wristlet ($128) in black licorice or dark plum (there is a red version, too, though it would clash with this particular dress), and you’re good to go.

If you love scarves, check out Project Runway season 12 winner Dom Streater’s collection. She always used the most interesting textiles on the show, so it’s no surprise to see that has created one-of-a-kind designs including a bright strawberry scarf she calls the Rorschach Scarf ($130), the dazzling black-and-white Daize Scarf (on sale for $80) and the Canvasser Scarf ($130) in creamy caramel and white. FYI: Streater recommends that you simply drape these scarves around your neck or tie them ascot-style, and if you’re buying one as a gift, she will provide a gift-wrapped package for only $5 more.

Tank top season is upon us, and Josh McKinley, who was often seen sporting a tank on the show, has tanks galore for the guys. Among the most interesting in his collection are the California Dreamin’ Tank ($55), the wild Brown Leopard ($55) and the racer-back style Mr. Clean Tank (on sale for $45).

Project Runway All Stars winner Mondo Guerra always has something new and different in his online shop. The Jackie 3D Boatneck ($85), a modern twist on the classic style, is cool. Meanwhile, the Mondo Man collection includes the Mondo Man Black and White Striped Tank ($37), perfect for a summer day.

Jay McCarroll, who won the first season of Project Runway, puts a colorful twist on the baseball shirt for women—the Nishinomiya Baseball Shirt ($35) features a geometric pattern on the front and stripes on the back. McCarroll’s dress collection includes the Brasilia Dress ($60), great for a dinner out after a day spent on the beach. McCarroll also designs sunglasses, and shades such as the Topanga (marked down from $18 to $8), the La Jolla ($18) and the Torrance ($18) are all inspired by sunny California. McCarroll’s sunglasses offer UV 400 protection, and you’ll get a hard black case with any eyewear purchase.

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